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Spring Songsters

Nothing says spring like the dawn chorus! Join Sierra Club Victoria group and ornithologist James Clowater for a birding walk around tranquil Viaduct Flats.

Photo credit: Caspar Davis

Join the Sierra Club Victoria and James Clowater for a day of fresh air and listening to songbirds in the tranquil Viaduct Flats.

When: Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.

Where: Parking lot at the intersection of Viaduct Ave. W and Interurban Road.

How to get there: We will help organize car-pools. Please let us know if you can offer a ride, or need one. You can also take the bus: Viaduct Flats is on bus No. 21 route. Or enjoy an early-morning bike ride: Viaduct Flats is an easy bike ride from downtown Victoria or Saanich.

We will be walking through forest habitats, meadow, and pond, guided by ornithologist and naturalist, James Clowater. James, who grew up on Vancouver Island, has researched the behaviours of marine birds and has a keen interest and knowledge on flora and fauna on British Columbia, especially songbirds. Explore the various habitats and learn how to identify songbirds by their song.

This fun and knowledge-filled outing will be approximately 2 hours. Please make sure to wear proper footgear, as the conditions may be muddy.

Wildflowers and birds galore

Support Sierra Victoria and Sierra Club BC by purchasing high-quality greeting cards with original photography by Caspar Davis. Price $3.50 per card or three for $10. Sierra Club BC will receive $0.50 from every purchase. Contact Caspar to order.

The Capital Regional District is updating the Regional Growth Strategy - a foundational document that guides the way development happens in the CRD. We must ensure that the new document include equally strong protections for regional forest lands and safeguards against sprawl. Take action by February 15.